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Journal of Animal Science, Vol 69, Issue 4 1489-1502, Copyright © 1991 by American Society of Animal Science

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Computer simulation model of swine production systems: II. Modeling body composition and weight of female pigs, fetal development, milk production, and growth of suckling pigs

C. Pomar, D. L. Harris and F. Minvielle
Universite Laval, Quebec, Canada.

Theoretical concepts and relationships used to develop a deterministic computer simulation model of female pigs during their reproductive life are described. The model predicts, in a continuous form, body composition and weight of female pigs, fetal development, sow milk yield, and growth of suckling pigs according to genotype, diet, and management conditions. The model simulates growth of adult female pigs. Dietary nutrients are used first for maintenance and second for fetal growth or milk production. Any surplus is retained in the body. Energy and protein body reserves are mobilized when a nutrient deficit occurs during gestation or lactation. However, the rates of body protein and fat accretion as well as the fat/protein ratio are limited by boundaries, the values of which depend on the nutritional and physiological status of the pig. The model's ability to simulate sow body weight changes and composition, fetal growth, milk production, and suckling pig's growth is illustrated.


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